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DJ Shadow is an unlikely hip-hop hero. As befitting of his name, he dodges the spotlight, preferring to let his meticulously crafted symphonies speak for him. Shadow's music has the ability to shape-shift as different colors and textures make themselves known after repeated listens. Such timelessness has given his most well-known moments — "What Does Your Soul Look Like," "Midnight In a Perfect World" — classic status. But at heart, he's a hip-hop fan, ensuring that his collaborations with Keak da Sneak and Turf Talk bump.